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Thank You Fall!

September 30th

Dear Fall,

Thank you for being one of the most vibrant, electric, colorful seasons we know. Your character and charm has been known to make leaf peepers out of all of us. Plus our family photos, Instagram accounts and mountain biking edits would not be the same without you.

This weekend marks the last days for the Red Lady and Silver Queen Express. Fall, we thank you for one last weekend of lapping the Evolution Bike Park, 30 miles of lift accessed trails aglow with oranges, reds and yellows. It will be the final weekend to follow the yellow brick road of freshly fallen...

Great Reasons to Attend the Crested Butte Film Festival

September 28th

Great Films

Join the celebration of 100 films in 4 days, September 29 through October 2. The festival features narratives, documentaries, outdoor adventures, shorts, free children’s programming and filmmaker talks. Enjoy the best in world cinema in a small-town environment!

Great Parties

Bike Parade Kick Off

This Thursday 4-6 pm | Montanya Distillers

Everyone is welcome to grab their townies and join in for the fun-filled, bike parade through the streets and alleys of CB back to

Fall Has Arrived!

September 23rd

Fall has arrived and the leaves are changing colors here in Crested Butte! Hike, bike or drive your way to Crested Butte this weekend to be awed by the abundance of gold surrounding the mountain and town. But, don’t fret if you can’t make it this weekend as Kebler Pass is peaking with color slightly slower than its neighbor to the east. Both this weekend and next weekend are sure to be wonderful times to see the gorgeous autumnal colors in the area! With the Evolution Bike Park, lifts and Adventure Park open this Saturday and Sunday (9:30am – 5:00pm with the exception of the Silver...

Collegiate Mountain Bike Races This Weekend

The Evolution Bike Park, Red Lady, and Silver Queen lifts are currently open Fridays through Sundays until October 2.

This weekend, there will be temporary trail closures for the Collegiate Mountain Bike Series:

•Saturday- downhillers: use caution when crossing into Lower Avery, crossing guards will be in place until about 1 PM as cross country races will be going up the summer road.
•Sunday- Captain Jack closed in the morning until race completion (1 PM at the latest).

Notice: For safety reasons, dogs are not permitted to ride CBMR lifts.

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September 15th

With snow up high in the mountains yesterday, it's a sure sign of winter being right around the corner! As a valued Crested Butte enthusiast, we wanted to remind you about our Book Early Save Big offer ends today! You can save 30% on lodging if you reserve your vacation by Thursday, September 15. Discount lift tickets are available with lodging. Plus, you can save up to $300 on airfare but you'll need to hurry, as this popular offer is subject to availability! Learn more about our airfare promotions here. ...

5 Fun Things to Do This Winter in Crested Butte

September 14th

We’re getting close to winter. Close enough, in fact, that there’s been frost on windshields and temps hitting below freezing in the early morning hours. The aspen leaves are starting to fade into yellow and orange. The fields of grass and shrubs are starting to turn a baked gold.

The chill is in the air and as we transition to colder months, the hubbub around town turns to the inevitable: winter. What new gear is everyone getting? How many inches of snow will we get? The prayers to Ullr and snow dances begin and they won’t stop until April.

We’re Open for the Weekends!

September 8th

Summer may be coming to an end but that means fall is here! Enjoy the Evolution Bike Park, scenic chairlift rides, the Adventure Park and numerous dining options open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 2.

Evolution Bike Park

Some may say there’s no better time to mountain bike than in the fall. Smooth, tacky, perfect dirt. Fly through the aspens, get muddy during an afternoon rain storm and share the stoke. The Evolution Bike Park is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October 2. With over 30 miles of single track there are trails for...

The Meaning of Fall in Crested Butte

September 1st

From frost covered windshields in the wee-hours of the morning, to gold tipped aspens rattling in the warm afternoon sun, fall in Crested Butte is a season of diversity. If you are thrilled by the approaching winter, you’ll love our chilly mornings and moody storms. If you love to bask in the summer heat, you’ll find the sunny afternoons the perfect time of day.

And above all else, if you love hillsides awash in electric colors of fall foliage, this is certainly the place to be. But while all that is true enough, what exactly does fall in Crested Butte mean?

Featured Hike #15: Gothic Mountain

September 30th

Hiking in the Gunnison Valley this fall has been nothing short of amazing, and we were itching to summit one more peak before the beautiful leaves were gone. One afternoon while sitting on a bench outside the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, we looked up at Gothic Mountain and said “let’s hike Gothic!” Several days later, with our backpacks and hiking gear on, we made our way to the trailhead to begin the trek up the majestic Gothic Mountain.

You can begin the hike up Gothic Mountain a few different ways, either from the Washington Gulch, or from the Gothic side; we...

Featured Hike #14: East Maroon Trail

September 23rd

With the leaves changing colors and the temperature dropping, we decided to embark on a beautiful hike from Crested Butte to Aspen on the East Maroon Trail. The hike, although not extremely difficult is much longer than the West Maroon Trail, so make sure you bring plenty of water and snacks. We were very fortunate to have caught superb weather as we made our way over to Aspen.

With our music blaring and our stoke level on high, we drove out to the Judd Falls trailhead, where we parked our car, put on our backpacks, and began our adventure. To access the East Maroon Trail, begin...

Recap: Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival

September 16th

With the sun shining and the chili and beer flowing, we took to the base area to experience the fun and exciting Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Beer and Chili Festival. Local chili was being served and some of Colorado’s finest craft beers were being poured. Early in the morning, vendors were setting up their booths, with the hopes of being crowned best chili in the Gunnison Valley.

On the Red Lady Stage, bands spanning from Crested Butte to Denver had people smiling and dancing as they indulged in the...

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September 15th

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Featured Activity: Downhill Mountain Biking

September 9th

With the lifts still turning and more fun to be had, I along with Evolution Bike Park instructor Josh Turek, hit the trails of the Evolution Bike Park. Whether you are a beginner or expert, the Evolution Bike Park has just what you are looking for as our team of experienced trail professionals have carved some of the country’s most awesome bike trails for all ability levels.

If you have never downhill mountain biked before, like myself, It is highly recommend to go out with an Evolution Bike Park instructor to help you to advance quicker and understand the technicalities of...

Featured Hike #13: Cinnamon Mountain

September 4th

During our last hike of the summer season blog series, we decided to march our way up Cinnamon Mountain just beyond Paradise Divide, and catch the sunset. The weather was spotty, but we powered though, summited and captured one of the most beautiful sunsets ever. Cinnamon Mountain can be reached by driving up Slate River Road for roughly 12 miles just past Paradise Divide. Get ready, as we will be taking you on a hike and adventure that can only be found in the Crested Butte, Colorado.

Heading north, from the town of Crested Butte, towards Mt. Crested Butte on Gothic Road, take...

Featured Activity: Disc Golf

September 2nd

Get your discs and smiles ready as we make our way through the woods and have fun on the Crested Butte Mountain Resort disc golf course atop the Red Lady Express lift. If you do not have discs, no worries, head over to pick some up at the Crested Butte Rental & Demo Center, located in the Treasury Building in the base area.

As your ride up the Red Lady Lift, be amazed at the beautiful scenery just before your eyes as you listen to the sounds of the wind breezing through the aspen trees. Once atop the Red Lady...